LIVE UPDATE: Powerful storm system approaching RVA

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LIVE UPDATE: Powerful storm system approaching RVA

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – A powerful storm system is approaching our area. A cold front will spark a line of strong storms this afternoon. This line will move through western Virginia early to mid afternoon, the metro mid/late afternoon into early evening, and eastern Virginia very late afternoon into early evening.

Latest satellite pic. Dark areas show where clouds have broken for some sun. Line of showers now tracking east of I-81 at around 45 mph. As this line hits some sunshine, they will intensify. Strong wind gusts will be possible with some storms.